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Old 06-28-06 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Roxter
the giant XTC is a good bike, but it just right from 1300$ canadian to 3100$ from the normal XTC to the composite one. and it doesn't come with hydraulic disc brakes which is something i really want because most of the races up here are just mud baths. and yes i do want a hardtail, i'm not really into the full suspension, dont like the way it feels. and about the stumpjumper. at all the bike shops around here they dont sell anymore 2005 models and they retail for 1800$ canadian. about 100$ out of my price range.
In the US, the lowest Stumpy is $1400 which was in your range...sorta Look at the top of the line Rockhopper which is still a good bike. The frame material isn't the Al composite but it's not a bad bike.
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